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enlarge
/ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/
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What does enlarge mean?
verb
- To make (something) larger.
- To grow larger.
- To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.
More meanings (4)
verb
- To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
- To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
- To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).
- (archaic) To release; to set at large.
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IPA pronunciation
/ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/
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Glory is like a circle in the water, Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself Till by broad spreading it disperse to nought.
Unless such activity reacts to enlarge the imaginative vision of life, it is on a level with the busy work of children.
More book examples (3)
It was soon decided to enlarge the Cave to accommodate five men, the other four consenting to squeeze into Stillwell's big tent.
By this singular assemblage, the forests, as well as the flanks of the rocks and mountains, enlarge the domains of organic nature.
He received a deep cut at the base of the thumb, and immediately after this accident the nevus began to enlarge rapidly.